The pH of an aqueous solution is 5.5. The hydroxyl ion concentration in the solution will be:

Correct answer: A. 10⁻⁸·⁵

  • A. 10⁻⁸·⁵
  • B. 10⁸⋅⁵
  • C. 8.5
  • D. -8.5

Explanation

The pOH of the solution is 14 - pH = 14 - 5.5 = 8.5. The hydroxyl ion concentration is given by [OH⁻] = 10⁻pOH. Therefore, [OH⁻] = 10⁻⁸.⁵ M.

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